Pope Leo XIV met with members of the Vatican’s child protection advisory commission on Thursday for the first time amid ...

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While Pope Leo XIV's attire may have appeared lavish compared to Francis', the new pontiff actually ... and a pectoral cross (large cross worn as a necklace), Morrill explained.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history's first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing ... Church and follow in Pope Francis’ social justice ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and ... in the footsteps of Pope Francis, who put a commitment to social ...